Valve announces a Day Of Defeat: Source Steamworks Update is in beta testing, adding Steamworks services, new effects, and a new map: A new update adding support for Steamworks is currently available in beta for Day of Defeat: Source, the popular World War II online action game from Valve, creators of the Half-Life and Counter-Strike games. Leveraging the recently released free set of services available in Steamworks, the Day of Defeat update will add 51 achievements for DoD, player avatar display in the scoreboard and win panel, and detailed player statistics integrated with the Steam Community features (www.steamcommunity. Read More...

Guitar Hero Expert Beats Dragonforce Record Score You have no clue how hard it was not to use the line from South Park for the title of this news article. No clue at all. But I figured I would get a bunch of hate PMs or The Hammer dropped or be called a Hater. :) (Search the blogs for the reference there. :) ) So yea, lets get on with this shin dig. Even though I have voiced a preference for Rock Band over Guitar Hero, it does not stop me from giving credit where credit is due. Read More...

This may come as a surprise to those within the U.S. and Europe, as everyone knows how Nintendo holds the number one spot in system sales lately.  But does Nintendo hold that spot within it's home country of Japan.  Surprising to many outside of Japan, Sony's PSP is consistently holding that ranking according to the Media Create Software Chart.  How is it sustaining such a lead in sales you may ask.  Well the answer is simple for Japanese gamers, Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G, and since it's release, has helped the PSP reach and maintain the #1 Spot. Read More...

Variety has news that Castlevania & Pac-Man are set in stone to be made as "movies" for you and me to see while sucking down a drink and popcorn.  Will the movies suck is a big question many will have.  "Castlevania," a co-production with Universal's Rogue Pictures. Project, based on the Konami vidgame, is written by Paul Anderson ("Resident Evil") and directed by Sylvain White ("Stomp the Yard").  Other titles in the Grosvenor Park-funded slate include an adaptation of Richard Branson's memoir "Losing My Virginity," a bigscreen adaptation of vidgame "Pac-Man" and a sequel to John Woo's actioner "Hard Boiled"; company also controls the rights to Brad Thor's bestselling novels. Read More...

    After years in the making, www.gaiaonline.com has finally announced a beta version of their MMO. Players create Gaian versions of themselves and adventure through the virtual world not only to complete combat-oriented challenges, but to do favors for NPCS, play games, attending dances and meeting up with friends in towns, watching movies together, racing cars, or just simply to explore the environment. This MMO, combining the elements of socializing and battle, is FREE TO PLAY with NO DOWNLOAD required.     When players travel about the world, they'll come across many valuable items, the most crucial being rings. Read More...

Rock Band DLC So as I've done in the past, I'm here to give ya the down low or down load on the new Rock Band DLC. I'm kind of late on this weeks, at least for those who have the XBox version of the game. But hey, at least you can see what you are getting yourself into for this week with the videos I found for ya. But the other one is the Early News of next weeks Album download. This week I am really stoked. Read More...

Yes this is going to be a rant. So if you don't like my views on the world, you might want to go to another news article. But this little tid bit brought me to an angry place and I needed to express my rage while giving the news. I'll give you a few moments to decide... Ok... Here we go. First let me explain a few things. When the PS3 and Wii came out, I was one of those guys sitting in line to pick up the console at launch. 76 hours of sitting in front of the local Best Buy with friends. Read More...

1.1 Changes include: DecapitationRevamped health and armor systemSignificant class balance changes (all the weapons damages and speeds have been redone)Improved hitbox detection to increase accuracy and minimize previous confusionHold shield BlockingClan Support added including HLTV and warm-up mode For more info visit Age Of Chivalry website. Read More...

On NextGen.ws. Blood, vehicles, rockets, men with guns: Guerrilla’s shooter has it all. Apart from a 2008 release date, obviously. Take a look. Read More...

The Savage 2: A Tortured Soul Forum has news that the online FTS/FPS hybrid is having a free weekend where all demo accounts will have full access to the game and the opportunity to win cash prizes: Starting May 23rd at 12 noon (-5 GMT) and running through May 26th at 11:59pm (-5 GMT) all demo accounts will have full unlimited access to Savage 2. During this same time frame we will be creating a new experience ladder with prizes for the top TOTAL experience earners as follows: 1st place: $250 2nd place: $150 3rd place: $100 250th place $75 500th place $50 Everyone is eligible for the cash giveaway and awards will be based on total experience earned during the above timeperiod. Payments will be sent via Paypal or Amazon E-Giftcard, recipients choice. Read More...

A new study seems to show that there is no relationship between violent videogames and real-life aggression. From ScienceDaily: Writing May 14 in the International Journal of Liability and Scientific Enquiry, Patrick Kierkegaard of the University of Essex, England, suggests that there is scant scientific evidence that video games are anything but harmless and that they do not lead to real world aggression. Moreover, his research shows that previous work is biased towards the opposite conclusion. Read More...

Confusion, Shortages Hobble US Wii Fit Kickoff So you may have heard about the Wii Fit release party that took place in New York yesterday. If not, google it and check it out. Just a bunch of info and looked like a good time from the images. But for the most part, it also kicked off an early release for just those participants. More than just a day too. Let me explain. Read More...

The Battle To Get To Mount... Do you have an issue where you ignore your lady for Blizzard's huge MMO? Well here is one of the best therapy sessions for men who have said issue. One of the funniest WoW videos I have seen in quite some time. Mainly cause it is true about "the look." Watch it and you'll see what I am talking about. Read More...

Recently I wrote an article about the revealing of SNK's Doki Doki Majo Shinpan! 2 Duo cover image, and SNK didn't stop there.  Not only did they show off some new in game screen caps, they have announced the bonus materials available to those who order the Limited Edition of the game.  First off, you will find two chibi figures of one of the new characters in the game and returning favorite, Maho (in her signature cheerleading outfit).  Another item included with be a "Pupil Log" with information and images of various students and characters that appear in the game.  Also available in the limited edition box, you will find a cell phone strap featuring the angel and devil mascots, as well as a Soundtrack and special CD-Rom. Read More...

Today a few of pwned.com's UK members gathered in London to meet up. Needless to say, the ground trembled with THAT much epicness in one place. LOL, just kidding... sorta. As one of the members who went I can say the other pwned.com people I met are just as awesome in person as they are in our community. The members who went were: Neil (Neil337), Kai (Phate), Gary (Horon), Darren (Mellowd) and Nicky (Navie). Luc (Loveducky) joined us at the pub later on in the day as well! Read More...